MANGUPURA, balitourismnow.com – Exquisite Media, a leading name in luxury lifestyle, food & beverage, and tourism, proudly celebrates its 15th anniversary with the prestigious 2025 Exquisite Awards.
Over the past decade and a half, Exquisite Media has built a reputation for delivering cutting-edge lifestyle content and world-class events, with nine successful print and digital publications, as well as long-standing partnerships with luxury brands, banks, airlines, and hospitality icons.
This year’s inaugural ceremony took place on October 4, 2025, at the Grand Hyatt Bali, honoring outstanding achievements in hospitality, tourism, and culinary excellence across Bali.
Winners were determined through public voting at www.exquisite-awards.com, reflecting genuine consumer recognition and appreciation.
“This event is a grand celebration in Bali, Jakarta, and Singapore, honoring excellence in hospitality, tourism, and luxury living across Asia,” said Lenny Marlina Tanu, CEO and Founder of Exquisite Media.
This year’s Exquisite Awards 2025 in Bali was its largest edition yet, featuring 81 categories and 91 awards, including 10 Readers’ Choice favorites.
More than 400 guests attended the celebration, enjoying a sumptuous dinner, cocktails, and a special performance by Platform Dance Company, followed by the trio Coco, Clay, and Daniil, who entertained the audience with songs accompanied by bongo and saxophone.
Some of the most anticipated awards include Best Luxury Family Hotel, Best Casual Dining, Best New Day Club, and Best Spa Experience, which recognize brands such as Padma Resort Ubud, Corner House Bali, The Jungle Club Ubud, The Apurva Spa at The Apurva Kempinski Bali, and many more that continue to set new standards for quality and creativity.
The celebration continued with the Exquisite Awards 2025 in Jakarta, held on October 10, 2025, at The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Mega Kuningan.
More than 60 awards were presented throughout the evening, recognizing brands and individuals who continue to raise the bar for quality, innovation, and creativity.
Some of the most anticipated awards included Best New Bar, Best Casual Dining, Best Chinese Restaurant, and Best Family Hotel.
Among the winners were renowned names such as Plataran Group, The Gaia Hotel Bandung, Artisan Kuliner Group, The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Mega Kuningan, and many more, each representing excellence in their respective fields.
Adding to the evening’s excitement, several prominent Indonesian celebrities and former Asia Dreams Magazine cover models, including Luna Maya, Cinta Laura, Patricia Gouw, and Agnes Jennifer, also graced the event.
Their participation added a special touch to the celebration as they took the stage to present trophies to some of the most anticipated winners, demonstrating their continued support for Exquisite Media’s legacy and influence in the region.
“The Exquisite Awards are more than just trophies; they symbolize excellence and dedication, celebrating achievement and inspiring everyone to continue reaching for greater heights,” said Lenny Marlina Tanu.
Following successful runs in Bali and Jakarta, the Exquisite Awards 2025 will return to Singapore on October 29, 2025, at the Mondrian Singapore Duxton, marking the culmination of this year’s eventful event. [oko]